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P901 BFJ

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,350 mi
Last recorded93,350 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP901 BFJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 93,350 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 89,632 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 85,498 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 85,498 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 80,718 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 76,036 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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P901 BFJ is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 108,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P901 BFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P901 BFJ registered?

P901 BFJ is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P901 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P901 BFJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P901 BFJ have outstanding finance?

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